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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.57, 470.89 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.57, 470.89 and 190.84 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.57 : 470.89 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.57/470.89 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.57x = 470.89 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.57x = 89,864.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,864.65/314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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